Kenya Minute.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Kenya’s news, on the hour · Est. 2026
Tuesday, 28 July 2026
Nairobi—:—London—:—New York—:—Beijing—:—
Kenyan press · Person

Andrea Kimi Antonelli

Also known as: Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli — 19-year-old Mercedes Formula One driver leading the drivers' championship with six wins this season.

2026-04-302026-07-28

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    (Photo / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Fresh from a confidence-boosting victory in Austria, George Russell will seek to re-establish his title credentials this weekend by beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and winning again in the British Grand Prix.

    Russell seeks to rebuild title bid with home win
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Russell came home 1.611 seconds ahead of a charging Verstappen, who in turn resisted championship leader Kimi Antonelli, in the second Mercedes, to finish 0.375 seconds in front of him as they crossed the line.

    Russell holds off Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix
  5. Citizen Digital

    The Austrian team chief spoke after seeing Russell bounce back to outpace team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli in final practice ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.

    Wolff says Russell will be at Mercedes next season
  6. Citizen Digital

    "And that’s what we have got to keep doing." Hamilton’s maiden win for Ferrari and record-increasing 106th of his career in Spain lifted him to second in the drivers’ title race, 41 points adrift of series leader Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes.

    Hamilton reveals neck injury that hampered debut year with Ferrari
  7. Citizen Digital

    Hamilton said he had needed to shut out doubt and negativity to get back into contention to fight for the championship, in which he trails Mercedes' teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli by 41 points.

    Hamilton 'rebuilt' his mind to earn first Ferrari triumph
  8. Citizen Digital

    (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Lewis Hamilton claimed his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Formula One Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak.

    Hamilton claims his first Ferrari win at Barcelona F1 Grand Prix
  9. Citizen Digital

    Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix By AFP June 11, 2026 07:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli gets ready prior to compete in the Monaco Formul

    Antonelli seeks sixth straight win at Barcelona Grand Prix
  10. Citizen Digital

    This year’s Monaco Grand Prix saw rising stars and established champions take centre stage, with Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar among those celebrating on the iconic Monaco podium.

    Moët & Chandon continues Formula 1 legacy under LVMH partnership
  11. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTeenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a commanding and nerveless victory for Mercedes ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in a protracted, incident-hit Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

    Antonelli wins fifth straight in interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
  12. Citizen Digital

    Antonelli wins interrupted Monaco Grand Prix By AFP June 07, 2026 06:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Teenager Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' world championship with a

    Antonelli wins interrupted Monaco Grand Prix
Sport

Hamilton remains confident for eighth title despite Hungarian Grand Prix penalty

The News

Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion driving for Ferrari, finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix after receiving a five-second penalty for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 kph. Hamilton said he remains optimistic about winning a record eighth drivers' world championship this year, though he acknowledged needing to "work hard not to give the stewards any more opportunities to give me penalties."

26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Hamilton remains confident for eighth title despite Hungarian Grand Prix penalty

    Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One champion driving for Ferrari, finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix after receiving a five-second penalty for exceeding the pit lane speed limit by 0.1 kph. Hamilton said he remains optimistic about winning a record eighth drivers' world championship this year, though he acknowledged needing to "work hard not to give the stewards any more opportunities to give me penalties."

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix, extends podium streak

    Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Max Verstappen, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli completing the podium in third despite a pre-race penalty. Norris, the reigning world champion, secured his first race victory of the season after fighting back from losing the lead on the opening lap.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in Hungary second practice

    Lewis Hamilton topped times in Friday's second free practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.148 seconds with a lap time of one minute and 18.729 seconds. World champion Lando Norris was third for McLaren, half a second back.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Antonelli leads championship, faces father's strict rules

    Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 19, leads the Formula One drivers' world championship and has won six races this season. His father warned him after a recent Belgian Grand Prix victory that he will "stretch (wring) your neck like a chicken" if Antonelli receives another track limits warning.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Hamilton reflects on recovery from rock-bottom Hungarian GP moment

    Lewis Hamilton expressed pride in himself and Ferrari on Thursday, reflecting on last year's Hungarian Grand Prix when he called himself "useless" and suggested Ferrari sign another driver after qualifying and finishing 12th while teammate Charles Leclerc took pole and finished fourth. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion said he was at rock bottom then but has since recovered, describing himself as "worlds away from where I was last year."

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Mercedes resolves George Russell's power management car issue

    British Formula One driver George Russell says Mercedes have identified the cause of his car's power management problems, which was embedded in the calibration of a code in his power unit management. Russell dismissed suggestions the team favours teammate Kimi Antonelli, following a collision with Lewis Hamilton at last Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix where the power loss affected his performance.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Antonelli wins Belgian GP, extends F1 championship lead

    Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli secured his sixth win of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc to extend his lead in the Formula One drivers' championship. Teammate George Russell crashed out on the opening lap after tangling with Hamilton.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 16 July

  1. Hamilton targets Belgian GP win to equal Schumacher record

    Lewis Hamilton returns to the Belgian Grand Prix, his 20th consecutive year at the circuit, aiming for a victory with Ferrari to equal Michael Schumacher's record of six Belgian Grand Prix wins and boost his bid for an eighth world title. Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points after nine races, 25 clear of Russell and 32 ahead of Hamilton.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Antonelli wins British Grand Prix sprint, extends F1 title lead

    Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli became the youngest Formula One sprint winner at 19 when he passed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to victory at the British Grand Prix, finishing 2.745 seconds clear and extending his championship lead.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 3 July

  1. Hamilton trails Antonelli by 46 points in Formula One standings

    Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton jokingly suggested sabotaging Mercedes cars to improve his chances of winning a record eighth Formula One title, saying Mercedes is performing at an "amazing level" and it will take "a huge amount" for anyone to close them down. Hamilton is third in the standings after eight rounds, 46 points behind Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 2 July

  1. Russell seeks British Grand Prix win to close title gap

    George Russell, 40 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the drivers' championship, will race at the British Grand Prix this weekend hoping to recover form after a victory at the Red Bull Ring and reclaim title credentials.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, holds off Verstappen

    George Russell claimed his second win of the year for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.611 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen of Red Bull, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the second Mercedes third.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mercedes team boss confirms Russell stays for next season

    Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ended speculation about Max Verstappen replacing George Russell by declaring the team's driver line-up will remain unchanged next year, saying he is happy with both Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. Hamilton credits neck injury for Ferrari debut season struggles

    Lewis Hamilton revealed he suffered a significant neck injury in testing ahead of his debut Ferrari season, crashing hard at Circuit de Catalunya in January 2025 and compressing a disc that affected a nerve. He said the injury left him in pain for three months, requiring daily physiotherapy, chiropractic care, painkillers, and injections.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Lewis Hamilton wins first Ferrari race in Barcelona

    Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari on Sunday at the Catalonia race in Barcelona, his first win in nearly two years. The 41-year-old said he rebuilt his mind to shut out doubt and negativity, and now trails Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 41 points in the championship.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Hamilton wins first Ferrari race at Barcelona Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, cutting Antonelli's title lead to 41 points.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Antonelli targets sixth straight Formula 1 victory at Barcelona

    Mercedes' 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek a sixth consecutive win at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Sunday, following victories in Monaco and five previous races.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Moët & Chandon strengthens Formula 1 role as official champagne

    Moët & Chandon has reinforced its position as Formula 1's Official Champagne through LVMH's 10-year partnership with the sport, returning in 2025 and continuing a legacy spanning more than seven decades, with prominent branding at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Antonelli wins fifth straight Monaco Grand Prix, leads championship

    Nineteen-year-old Italian Kimi Antonelli won the Monaco Grand Prix for his fifth consecutive victory this season, extending his lead to 66 points over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton. The race was marked by multiple crashes, retirements, and penalties, with Antonelli finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Hamilton in second place.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Antonelli wins Monaco Grand Prix, extends championship lead

    Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive victory for Mercedes at Monaco, finishing 6.271 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton in a race marked by multiple crashes and stoppages. The 19-year-old Italian's win hoisted him 66 points clear in the drivers' championship.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 6 June

  1. Antonelli fastest in Monaco F1 final practice session

    Championship-leading teenager Kimi Antonelli topped Saturday's final free practice at the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes, outpacing both Ferraris and setting a time of one minute and 12.720 seconds.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Hamilton fastest in Monaco practice, chases pole record

    Lewis Hamilton topped second practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a time of one minute 13.026 seconds, beating Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.111 seconds. The seven-time champion, a three-time Monaco winner, is pursuing a record 105th pole position this weekend.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Formula One secures Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2037

    The Las Vegas Grand Prix has secured a new 10-year contract extension on the Formula One calendar at least until 2037. The race, which began in 2023 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors annually in November, has generated more than $3 billion in economic impact for southern Nevada over its three editions.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ferrari expected to end Antonelli's winning streak at Monaco

    Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are widely expected to end the Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli's record streak in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. Antonelli has won four consecutive races, but Ferrari's car performance and Leclerc's home-race advantage are seen as threats to his dominance.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Mercedes driver Antonelli wins Miami Grand Prix

    Kimi Antonelli, 19, won the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight victory, extending his lead in the Formula One world championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris finished second in his McLaren, with Oscar Piastri third.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Teenager Antonelli secures Miami pole, ties Senna and Schumacher record

    Mercedes' 19-year-old championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the Miami Grand Prix with a time of 1:27.798, beating Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. The Italian matched a record held by Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher by taking pole in three consecutive races.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Verstappen claims second place at Miami qualifying

    Max Verstappen qualified second for the Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull's recent upgrades improved his car's comfort and performance. The four-time champion said he could "see light at the end of the tunnel" following frustration with the team's previous races.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 April

  1. Antonelli chases third straight win as F1 returns in Miami

    Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Mercedes driver and youngest championship leader in F1 history, seeks a third consecutive victory at the Miami Grand Prix after wins in China and Japan. Formula One returns after a month's break due to the Middle East war, with the race marking the effective start of a new season featuring revised rules and car upgrades.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Andrea Kimi Antonelli — Kenyan press coverage · Kenya Minute